0sharesOver the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]
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1shareAfter a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers at BC Place this afternoon, the Whitecaps‘ saving grace came from an unlikely place — our Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC. We needed the 3-point finish at home but the second best result was for Seattle to defeat FC Dallas who we’ve been battling in the […]
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0sharesThis afternoon Krista Rand sent me a message on Twitter with a photo of the Orpheum sign coming down. Many panicked at the news that the iconic neon beacon on Granville was being removed however it has been determined that it’s all part of a master plan. Photo credit: Krista Rand on Twitter Since the […]
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32sharesGrowing up, my family would spend time together hiking at parks, on Sunday drives, or exploring historical sites and museums across the province. I love feeding my brain and learning about a place, an event, art, and science. Last weekend John and I went to Bellingham for the open house and grand re-opening of the […]
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1shareEnjoying local craft beer is a positive trend that has caught on like wildfire in Vancouver. However if you’re unsure what to start sampling first, with such a wide selection of options from micro-breweries around the province, the winners of the BC Beer Awards would be a great place to start. The BC Beer Awards […]
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2sharesThis weekend the Vancouver Farmers Markets Harvest Festival will mark the end of the summer market season in the West End with fall food activities for kids, a fall fruit pie competition, a squash beauty contest, and more. Photo credit: aloalo* on Flickr The festival will take place Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the West […]
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1shareSkyTrain dance parties in Vancouver have been around since before flash mobs were a ‘thing’ and the 2012 Halloween SkyTrain Party is happening next Friday October 26th. Meet in the Waterfront Station Concourse at 7:45pm Depart Waterfront from the Canada Line platform at 8:00pm (follow the conductor) Have the ride of your life! Party ends […]
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3sharesWe Day Vancouver has returned and throughout the day today I’ll be posting photos, quotes, information, and other coverage to help spread the word about this motivational and inspirational event. Follow @craigkielburger for behind the scenes updates throughout #WeDay #Vancouver! Live webcast starts at 9:30 AM PST http://t.co/WrwUdO0f — WE Villages (@WEVillages) October 18, 2012 […]
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96sharesMetric is returning to Vancouver on November 10th for a show at Rogers Arena in support of their latest album Synthetica. Metric at Live at Squamish 2011. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The concert will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 with doors at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now starting at $29.50 […]
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0sharesThe Bay in downtown Vancouver, at the bustling corner of Georgia and Granville, has been undergoing a small facelift recently. Removing bulky awnings and replacing them with heritage style pieces, a restoration of the facade, and creating a hole on the Georgia and Seymour side to make room for Topshop. The Bay – 2010. Photo […]
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